The World Club Championship
took its toll against Atletico Madrid
A great goal from a free kick by Ronaldinho
was not enough
A goal from a free kick by Ronaldinho was not enough to achieve
a victory against Atletico de Madrid, who took away one point (1-1)
from Camp Nou thanks to a goal by Agüero in the second half . The World
Cup Championship took is toll on Frank Rijkaard' s team , above all
in the second half.
The red and whites managed to take only clear goal chance they had in
a counter-attack.
Ronaldinho undit the initial draw with a free kick taken
masterfully at the crossbar in the 41st minutes before, Xavi had a great
In the last minute of the first half, Gudjohnsen might have sentenced
the game when the Gaucho gave him a perfect pass with his shoulder,
but the Icelander was off target when completely alone.
In the second half, Atletico shut down more in defence and thanks to
their beter physical shape were able to launch counter-attacks, but
without much danger. Barça tried all they could to the end, but only
Ezquerro had a clear chance soon after the came on.
In the time added on, the referee showed Ronaldinho his
fifth card of the season, so he will not be able to play in the next
league game against Getafe.
